This Chapter analyzes the historical narratives of IP, investment and the World Trade Organization (WTO) and provides a comprehensive overview on the historical development of foreign investment protection at the international level. It traces the historical development of international...

The relationship between intellectual property (IP) and investment is old, but the debates are new. Recent high profile cases in which intellectual property rights (IPRs) are being sought to be protected by means of international investment law and treaties have generated visible debate and...